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EU Commission, Spain, UK seek final agreement on Gibraltar
Spain, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission hope to reach a final agreement on the future status of Gibraltar “very soon”, perhaps as early as this Friday (12 April), Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares told Onda Cero radio in an interview on Thursday.
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Parliament weakens member states’ obligations under EU soil legislation
The European Parliament adopted its position on the EU's first soil law during a plenary vote on Wednesday (11 April), weakening certain provisions that had been agreed upon by environment MEPs.
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Eurozone finance chiefs fear trade jitters could get in the way of EU competitiveness plans
Eurozone finance ministers are pushing trade higher on their agenda to ensure increased geopolitical focus on economic security and 'de-risking' strategies do not hinder their plans to shore up the bloc’s competitiveness.
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European Parliament adopts ‘patchwork’ power market reform
The EU’s overhaul of the power market design, sparked by the energy crisis of 2022, was accepted by Parliament, paving the way for new crisis alleviation measures to become law.
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Serbia is not as neutral on Ukraine as it claims
Serbia is much closer to Ukraine than some other countries that think that by imposing sanctions on Russia, they have done enough for Ukraine and its people, writes Orhan Dragaš.
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Canary Islands government questions sustainability of EU’s first octopus farm project
The Canary Islands government has requested a more in-depth impact study from the company behind the project to build Europe's first-ever octopus farm, due to uncertainties over the environmental consequences.
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Creating true connectivity for Europe’s Digital Age in an election year [Advocacy Lab Content]
Europe’s telecoms industry wants a fully functioning Single Market in the Digital Decade firmly on the 2024 political agenda. This special report series examines how Europe can become the best place to live in the Digital Age.
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A digital decalogue from Southern Europe for the next EU legislature [Promoted content]
Decline is not an inescapable fate and prioritizing digital innovation would be a safe bet to keep that destiny at bay. With this spirit, PromethEUs, a network of Southern European think tanks, has launched 10 digital priorities for the next EU legislature.
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EU ‘declaring war’ on energy sector methane emissions
The European Parliament adopted a pioneering new law to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector on Wednesday (10 April), but the oil and gas sector quickly pointed to potential implementation problems.
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EU Parliament votes to strengthen GDPR enforcement
Members of the European Parliament voted on Wednesday (10 April) on amendments to strengthen the enforcement of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), however, stakeholders urged for further improvements, particularly regarding complainants' rights and cross-border matters.
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EU Parliament approves deal on world’s first carbon removal certification scheme
EU reaches deal on world’s first carbon removal certification scheme
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EU Parliament adopts 90% phase-out of new diesel trucks by 2040
Average emissions of new trucks will have to be reduced by 90% by 2040, compared to 2019, the European Parliament decided on Wednesday (10 April), adopting a law that will drastically reduce the number of new diesel trucks.
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US general warns Congress time running out to aid Ukraine
The top US general in Europe told Congress on Wednesday (10 April) that Ukraine will run out of artillery shells and air defense interceptors "in fairly short order" without US support, leaving them vulnerable to a partial or total defeat.
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Spain’s radical left demands Sánchez cut ties with Israel, break 2% NATO pledge
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Poland's far-right kicking off the EU election campaign by setting up pro-Polexit parties, Spain’s radical left demanding Sanchez to go back on his earlier NATO spending pledge, cut ties with Israel, and so much more.
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Lufthansa suspends Tehran flights, Middle East on alert for potential Iran attacks
German airline Lufthansa said on Wednesday (10 April) it had suspended flights to Tehran due to the situation in the Middle East, which is on alert for possible Iranian retaliation for a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran's embassy in Syria.
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EU migration deal ‘historic’ for Greek government, financial ‘solidarity’ for opposition
The long-awaited EU migration deal sealed by the European Parliament on Wednesday has caused mixed feelings in Greece, which is a front-line country.
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Europe embraces speedier, riskier way of building power grids
The EU is looking to fast-track massive investments into its energy infrastructure, shifting risk from companies to consumers and risking a landscape with derelict, half-finished pylons.
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NATO deputy secretary-general leads latest Romanian presidential poll
NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană would win the first round of Romania's presidential elections, scheduled for September 2024, according to an INSCOP poll released on Wednesday that echoed earlier polls that put Geoană ahead.
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Bulgaria left without an ombudsman amid political crisis
Bulgarian citizens are now left without a national ombudsman to protect their rights and freedoms following the resignation of incumbent Diana Kovatchev on Wednesday, as the country's political crisis continues.
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Tusk vows to ‘protect’ Poland against EU migrant relocation
Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday (10 April) said his government would "protect" Poland against the European Union migrant relocation scheme as the bloc adopted a major overhaul of its asylum rules.
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